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Pictures of YRC 1606
 
Owner: York Rail
Model:Rebuilt EMD GP16Built As:SAL 1974 (GP9)
Serial Number:22645Order No:5499
Frame Number:5499-21Built:10/1956
Notes:ex-CSX nee-SCL. Mandated Scrapping by EPA
Other locos with this serial:  YRC 1606(GP16) SBD 4635(GP16) CSX 1735(GP16) YKR 1606(GP16)
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In the Fields
Title:  In the Fields
Description:  YRC RJ2 rolls through the outskirts of Spring Grove
Photo Date:  10/20/2020  Upload Date: 11/18/2020 3:57:30 PM
Location:  Spring Grove, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
Pumpkin Picking
Title:  Pumpkin Picking
Description:  The two bright orange GP16s lead RJ2 through Ambau
Photo Date:  10/20/2020  Upload Date: 11/18/2020 3:58:01 PM
Location:  Ambau, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
Arriving at Porters
Title:  Arriving at Porters
Description:  YRC RJ2 slowly swings around the wye and will soon enter CSX trackage
Photo Date:  10/20/2020  Upload Date: 11/18/2020 3:59:30 PM
Location:  Porters Sideling, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
Leaving Town
Title:  Leaving Town
Description:  York Rail RJ2 heads back to York as they roll of the siding on the Hanover Sub
Photo Date:  10/20/2020  Upload Date: 11/18/2020 3:59:55 PM
Location:  Smiths Station, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1606(GP16) YRC 1604(GP16)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
Foggy Morning on the York Rail
Title:  Foggy Morning on the York Rail
Description:  A thick fog still lingers in the first light of the day as a trio of YRC geeps grabs a cut of loaded coal cars stored on the former PRR Frederick Branch
Photo Date:  12/12/2020  Upload Date: 1/6/2021 3:41:27 PM
Location:  West York, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1606(GP16) YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1755(GP10)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
Out of the Fog
Title:  Out of the Fog
Description:  The first section of York Rail 510, coal loads for Spring Grove, crosses PA-182 on the former PRR line through town
Photo Date:  12/12/2020  Upload Date: 1/6/2021 3:42:54 PM
Location:  West York, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1606(GP16) YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1755(GP10)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
Geeps in the Fog
Title:  Geeps in the Fog
Description:  A loaded York Rail coal train brings their train off the former PRR
Photo Date:  12/12/2020  Upload Date: 1/6/2021 3:46:18 PM
Location:  West York, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
Shoving Into Lincoln Yard
Title:  Shoving Into Lincoln Yard
Description:  The first section of YRC 510 shoves their train into Lincoln Yard, passing the deadline
Photo Date:  12/12/2020  Upload Date: 1/6/2021 3:47:07 PM
Location:  West York, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1606(GP16) YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1754(GP9)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
Off the Spring Grove
Title:  Off the Spring Grove
Description:  After running around their train, YRC 510 heads down to Spring Grove on former Western Maryland rails
Photo Date:  12/12/2020  Upload Date: 1/6/2021 3:55:16 PM
Location:  West York, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1755(GP10) YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
Over Sprenkle Road
Title:  Over Sprenkle Road
Description:  The first section of YRC 510 is on the approach to Spring Grove with a cut of coal loads for the P. H. Glatfelter plant
Photo Date:  12/12/2020  Upload Date: 1/6/2021 4:55:29 PM
Location:  Spring Grove, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1755(GP10) YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
Starting the Unloading
Title:  Starting the Unloading
Description:  YRC 510 begins the unloading of the cut of coal hoppers brought to the plant in Spring Grove
Photo Date:  12/12/2020  Upload Date: 1/6/2021 4:56:37 PM
Location:  Spring Grove, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1755(GP10) YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
Back at Spring Grove
Title:  Back at Spring Grove
Description:  The first section of 510 continues to unload their cut of coal loads at P.H. Glatfelter
Photo Date:  12/12/2020  Upload Date: 1/6/2021 4:57:16 PM
Location:  Spring Grove, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1755(GP10) YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
Work in the Woods
Title:  Work in the Woods
Description:  The first section of 510 begins assembling the empties for the trip back later tonight
Photo Date:  12/12/2020  Upload Date: 1/6/2021 5:01:46 PM
Location:  Spring Grove, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1606(GP16) YRC 1604(GP16)
Views:  56   Comments: 0
YRC 1606
Title:  YRC 1606
Description:  Ex-Western Maryland Hanover Sub-MP 49...Elevation 595
Photo Date:  3/1/2021  Upload Date: 3/7/2021 8:50:26 PM
Location:  York Road, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
YRC 1606
Title:  YRC 1606
Description:  4353' siding ends at Smith Station Rd. 3 private roads cross ROW
Photo Date:  3/1/2021  Upload Date: 3/7/2021 8:50:32 PM
Location:  York Road, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
Chasing YRC 1606
Title:  Chasing YRC 1606
Description:  Ex-Western Maryland Hanover Sub-MP 50
Photo Date:  3/1/2021  Upload Date: 3/7/2021 8:50:33 PM
Location:  Smiths, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
YRC 1606
Title:  YRC 1606
Description:  The ex-WM Hanover Sub ran 73 miles from Highfield through Gettysburg to Emory Grove PA. This originally was the Hanover Branch Railroad Company, incorporated on March 16, 1847, and began operating trains in 1852 between Porters and Hanover. It represents the oldest portion of the Western Maryland Railway.
Photo Date:  3/1/2021  Upload Date: 3/7/2021 8:50:37 PM
Location:  Smiths, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
YRC 1606
Title:  YRC 1606
Description:  Highest point reached by the YRC-607ft
Photo Date:  3/1/2021  Upload Date: 3/7/2021 8:50:41 PM
Location:  Smiths, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
YRC 1604
Title:  YRC 1604
Description:  Locust Rd. crossing...Abraham Lincoln rode this line in November 1863 enroute to Gettysburg PA. On November 19th, Lincoln delivered a short speech at the close of ceremonies dedicating the battlefield cemetery. The remarks became better known as the Gettysburg Address.
Photo Date:  3/1/2021  Upload Date: 3/7/2021 8:50:42 PM
Location:  Porters Sideling, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
Down to CSX
Title:  Down to CSX
Description:  York Rail RJ2 rolls south on a beautiful spring day with the railroad's two GP16s
Photo Date:  3/29/2021  Upload Date: 4/16/2021 3:03:51 PM
Location:  Ambau, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  39   Comments: 0
Around the Wye
Title:  Around the Wye
Description:  YRC RJ2 rolls into Porters Sideling with cars for CSX
Photo Date:  3/29/2021  Upload Date: 4/16/2021 3:04:30 PM
Location:  Porters Sideling, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  45   Comments: 0
On the Hanover Sub
Title:  On the Hanover Sub
Description:  York Rail RJ2 heads for the west end of Smiths Siding
Photo Date:  3/29/2021  Upload Date: 4/16/2021 3:06:20 PM
Location:  Smiths Station, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
On the Frederick Branch
Title:  On the Frederick Branch
Description:  The two YRC GP16s rolls down the former PRR Frederick Branch to work Sonoco Plastic
Photo Date:  3/29/2021  Upload Date: 4/16/2021 3:07:21 PM
Location:  Hanover, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
Working Sonoco
Title:  Working Sonoco
Description:  RJ2 works the only active industry left on what little remains of the PRR's Frederick Branch in Hanover
Photo Date:  3/29/2021  Upload Date: 4/16/2021 3:08:01 PM
Location:  Hanover, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1606(GP16) YRC 1604(GP16)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
On the Connector
Title:  On the Connector
Description:  York Rail RJ2 has just switched onto the former PRR/WM connecting track in downtown Hanover, and passes the Hanover Station which is now used as an insurance building
Photo Date:  3/29/2021  Upload Date: 4/16/2021 3:08:26 PM
Location:  Hanover, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1606(GP16) YRC 1604(GP16)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
Back to Smiths
Title:  Back to Smiths
Description:  The RJ2 power runs light back to Smiths Siding to pick up their cut of cars for York
Photo Date:  3/29/2021  Upload Date: 4/16/2021 3:08:54 PM
Location:  Hanover, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
Getting Out of Dodge
Title:  Getting Out of Dodge
Description:  The York Rail RJ2 departs Smiths Station with 6 cars
Photo Date:  3/29/2021  Upload Date: 4/16/2021 3:06:45 PM
Location:  Smiths Station, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1606(GP16) YRC 1604(GP16)
Views:  148   Comments: 1
RJ2
Title:  RJ2
Description:  RJ2 climbs above the roadways as it departs Smiths Station.
Photo Date:  1/17/2022  Upload Date: 4/11/2022 12:09:15 PM
Location:  Smiths Station, PA
Author:  Owen Nesslage (CSXT8247)
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  106   Comments: 1
YRC RJ2
Title:  YRC RJ2
Description:  RJ2 crosses the fields west of Pixelle.
Photo Date:  1/17/2022  Upload Date: 4/11/2022 12:08:04 PM
Location:  Spring Grove, PA
Author:  Owen Nesslage (CSXT8247)
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
YRC Spring Grove
Title:  YRC Spring Grove
Description:  RJ2 crosses an old WM girder bridge at the west side of Pixelle
Photo Date:  1/17/2022  Upload Date: 4/11/2022 12:07:07 PM
Location:  Spring Grove, PA
Author:  Owen Nesslage (CSXT8247)
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
YRC Spring Grove
Title:  YRC Spring Grove
Description:  YRCs RJ2 job squeezes between the buildings at Pixelles Spring Grove paper mill. As of 4/22 Pixelle has offered to sell all of their major assets.
Photo Date:  1/17/2022  Upload Date: 4/11/2022 12:05:21 PM
Location:  Spring Grove, PA
Author:  Owen Nesslage (CSXT8247)
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  101   Comments: 1
RJ2
Title:  RJ2
Description:  RJ2 crests the grade at Smiths Station.
Photo Date:  3/11/2022  Upload Date: 4/11/2022 12:20:32 PM
Location:  Smiths Station, PA
Author:  Owen Nesslage (CSXT8247)
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  97   Comments: 1
RJ2
Title:  RJ2
Description:  RJ2 crosses the farmland outside of Smiths Station.
Photo Date:  3/11/2022  Upload Date: 4/11/2022 12:18:29 PM
Location:  Smiths Station, PA
Author:  Owen Nesslage (CSXT8247)
Categories: 
Locomotives:  YRC 1604(GP16) YRC 1606(GP16)
Views:  101   Comments: 0

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